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In 1860, when the main industries were fishing, farming, and granite quarrying, a group of citizens joined together to establish a church. From this beginning until today, the Union Church of Vinalhaven has provided a faithful ministry and witness to Jesus Christ. The term “Union” indicates that from its inception the Church was meant to be inclusive and multidenominational yet receptive to the best insights of mainline Protestant traditions. We endeavor to live a true Christian life; walk together in love, sharing each other’s joys and bearing each other’s burdens; we will maintain private and family devotions by teaching our family the teachings of Jesus; we will faithfully assemble ourselves for worship and work for the church; and we will contribute as God has prospered us, for the support of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread the Gospel over the earth.

The Union Church is an active church that can be seen by the types of activities in-house and missions which we administer and support:

Worship ministry

Choir/Special Music

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Women’s Circle

Baptism, Weddings, Memorials

Sunshine Committee

Blanket Ministry (Church World Services)

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Bean Suppers (6 in the summer)

Monday Community Lunchbox

Jingle Bells Christmas Fund

Four weekly Meditation Groups

Food Pantry

Pet Food Pantry

Interfaith Services

Site for:

Community Benefit Suppers

Receptions

Food Pantry

Meals on Wheels

Fuel Fund

Community Outreach

AA/Al-Anon meetings

Meeting place for families & groups, and Community meetings

Weekly Catholic Liturgy

The Wind

Baccalaureate

Monday Community Lunchbox – Home cooked meal for free or donations will be accepted if you desire.